Americas Controller; Senior Director

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

THE WORK:

The Senior Director, Americas Controller will oversee all Americas accounting functions and lead process transformation efforts to support Ripple’s rapid growth. This includes driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and developing a high-performing team. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional leaders to align accounting with broader business goals, while implementing scalable systems and controls to ensure speed, accuracy, and compliance.

You will be expected to translate accounting needs into systems requirements and integration plans, and proactively engage in upstream product and revenue discussions, ensuring accounting is embedded early in business and system design.

You will also collaborate with regional controllers to lead process redesign and standardization across global accounting functions!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Team Leadership & Development:
  Lead, mentor, and grow the Americas accounting team (corporate, crypto, broker/dealer, and consolidations). Build a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Accounting Operations Oversight:
  Oversee all aspects of accounting operations, including accurate and timely transaction recording, reconciliations, and close processes. Manage and optimize partnerships with managed services providers.
• Process Optimization & Automation:
  Leverage Oracle Fusion ERP to streamline workflows, reduce manual work, and shorten the close cycle. Drive automation across accounting processes for scalability.
  
  Translate accounting needs into systems requirements and lead the integration of those requirements into scalable workflows.
• Process Redesign & Global Standardization:
  Lead process redesign and standardization across Americas accounting functions, working closely with international regional controllers to drive consistency and operational efficiency globally.
• Broker/Dealer & Trading Activity:
  Ensure timely and accurate accounting for broker/dealer activities, including OTC and crypto/fiat trading, in compliance with US GAAP and internal controls.
• Strategic Process Design:
  Define and implement best-in-class accounting processes and systems to support scale and ensure regulatory readiness. Contribute strategic insights during business model and product discussions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner with FP&A, Tax, Product, Legal, and Finance Systems teams to align accounting strategies with business initiatives. Participate early in business planning to ensure financial implications and accounting needs are fully considered.
• Crypto Industry Expertise:
  Navigate the unique accounting and regulatory landscape of crypto assets, helping to ensure compliance and innovation coexist.
• Close Transformation:
  Continuously improve the month-end and year-end close cycles, balancing speed, accuracy, and compliance.
• Internal Controls & Compliance:
  
  Ensure robust internal controls and readiness for external audits. Manage relationships with auditors and regulatory stakeholders.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA (active or inactive) required. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role
• Proven success leading large, diverse accounting teams and ability to inspire and coach a team through shifts from manual execution to automated, analytical work
• Experiences in operational and GL accounting and proven ability to effectively own a tier 1 ERP such as Oracle Fusion
• Experience leading…